Rangers vs Hibs returns for the 24/25 season as Philippe Clement’s side welcome the Edinburgh outfit to Ibrox this afternoon.
The Gers enter the game in buoyant mood after an impressive midweek win over Malmo in the Europa League, however, head coach Clement will remain mindful that his players’ fitness will require stringent management during a tough schedule of domestic and European football. The Belgian could make changes despite Thursday’s impressive 2-0 win, and is able to welcome back Jefte to the squad after his midweek suspension.
As for Hibs, their two-week break from domestic football has allowed new summer recruit Junior Hoilett extra time to prepare for the game, though Martin Boyle and Joe Newell are both major injury doubts for the visitors. Elsewhere, Josh Campbell and Lewis Miller are pushing for starts after coming off the bench in the 2-0 win over St Johnstone a fortnight ago. But will David Gray want to stick with a winning team?
Here’s how we predict Rangers’ and Hibs’ to line-up ahead of the game at Ibrox.
9. LB: Neraysho Kasanwirjo (Rangers)
After an extremely impressive full debut against Malmo, it's difficult to imagine the Dutch defender dropping out of the starting XI. | TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Ima
10. LB: Jordan Obita (Hibs)
The defender will be tasked with stopping Rangers' strong right-hand side. | SNS Group
11. CM: Connor Barron (Rangers)
An almost ever-present since his summer move from Aberdeen. Barron is one of the first names on the team sheet for this Sunday's clash against Hibs. | TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Ima Photo: Getty Images
12. CM: Nectar Triantis (Hibs)
The on-loan Sunderland midfielder has had an excellent start to his second loan spell at Easter Road and will play in a deep lying midfield role at Ibrox. | SNS Group